§ 02 — jurisdictions

Azerbaijan

International treaties · All documents of the country

Treaties: 89 (party — 85, withdrew — 0, signed only — 4). Source: UN Treaty Collection (Depositary of the Secretary-General).

Party (85)

Treaty Adopted Participation Declarations and reservations
United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes (24 December 2024) Dec 24, 2024
Oct 25, 2025 signature
Apr 15, 2026 ratification
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Reservations made upon signature:

“Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 7, paragraph 2, of the UN Convention against Cybercrime
In accordance with Article 7, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that criminal liability shall arise only where the acts set forth in Article 7 are committed by infringing security measures with the purpose of obtaining electronic data, or other dishonest or criminal intent.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 9, paragraph 2, of the UN Convention against Cybercrime
In accordance with Article 9, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that criminal liability shall arise only where the conduct described in Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Convention result in serious harm.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 11, paragraph 3, of the UN Convention against Cybercrime
With respect to Article 11, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that the acts referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1, except the sale, distribution or otherwise making available of the items referred to in paragraph 1 (a) (ii) of the article, if considered minor and not deemed socially dangerous, shall be treated not as criminal offences but as punishable legal violations, and that criminal liability shall arise only where such acts result in serious harm.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 63, paragraph 3, of the UN Convention against Cybercrime
In accordance with Article 63, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 63 of the Convention.”

Declaration and Reservations made upon ratification:

“Declaration by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 37, paragraph 6 (a)
In accordance with Article 37, paragraph 6 (a), of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan will take this Convention as the legal basis for cooperation in extradition with other States Parties.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 7, paragraph 2
In accordance with Article 7, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that criminal liability shall arise only where the acts set forth in Article 7 are committed by infringing security measures with the purpose of obtaining electronic data, or other dishonest or criminal intent.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 9, paragraph 2
In accordance with Article 9, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that criminal liability shall arise only where the conduct described in Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Convention result in serious harm.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 11, paragraph 3
With respect to Article 11, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that the acts set forth to in Article 11, paragraph 1 of the Convention, except the sale, distribution or otherwise making available of the items referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1 (a) (ii) of the Convention, if considered minor and not deemed socially dangerous, shall be treated not as criminal offences but as punishable legal violations, and that criminal liability shall arise only where such acts result in serious harm.
Reservation by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Article 63, paragraph 3
In accordance with Article 63, paragraph 3, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 63, paragraph 2 of the Convention."
Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (15 October 2016) Oct 15, 2016
Nov 24, 2025 ratification
Paris Agreement (12 December 2015) Dec 12, 2015
Apr 22, 2016 signature
Jan 9, 2017 ratification
15 . International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (13 April 2005) Apr 13, 2005
Sep 15, 2005 signature
Jan 28, 2009 ratification
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Reservation made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

"In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 23, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Convention."
Declaration made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation."
Межправительственное соглашение по сети азиатских автомобильных дорог от 18 ноября 2003 г. Nov 18, 2003
Apr 28, 2004 signature
May 5, 2005 ratification
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Declaration:

The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that according to the Article 15 of the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Asian Highway Network, its provisions can not be implemented to the routes connecting the territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan and of the Republic of Armenia.
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it reserves its rights to amend or revoke at any time the provisions the Paragraph 1 of the present declaration, and other Parties will be notified of any such amendments and revocation."
United Nations Convention against Corruption (31 October 2003) Oct 31, 2003
Feb 27, 2004 signature
Nov 1, 2005 ratification
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Declarations:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of this Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation.
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that none of the rights, obligations and provisions set out in the Convention shall be applied by the Republic of Azerbaijan in respect of the Republic of Armenia.
Reservation:

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 66 of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 66."
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control от 21 мая 2003 г. May 21, 2003
Nov 1, 2005 accession
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Declarations:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that none of the rights, obligations and provisions set out in the Convention shall be applied by the Republic of Azerbaijan in respect of the Republic of Armenia.
In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 27 of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that, where any disputes arising between the Republic of Azerbaijan and any Party concerning the implementation and interpretation of the Convention can not be settled by negotiations and other diplomatic means, according to paragraph 1 of the above-mentioned Article such disputes shall be settled through arbitration.”
Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (18 December 2002) Dec 18, 2002
Sep 15, 2005 signature
Jan 28, 2009 ratification
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Declaration:

“The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee the application of the provisions of the Protocol in the territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from occupation.”
Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (31 May 2001) May 31, 2001
Dec 3, 2004 accession
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Declaration and reservation:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of this Protocol in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation..."
"With regard to Article 16, paragraph 3, of the Protocol, the Republic of Azerbaijan does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 16."
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (22 May 2001) May 22, 2001
Jan 13, 2004 accession
Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (15 November 2000) Nov 15, 2000
Dec 12, 2000 signature
Oct 30, 2003 ratification
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Declaration:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee the application of the provisions of the Protocol in the territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation."
Reservation:

"In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 20 of the Protocol, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 20."
Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (15 November 2000) Nov 15, 2000
Dec 12, 2000 signature
Oct 30, 2003 ratification
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Declaration:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee the application of the provisions of the Protocol in the territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation."
Reservation:

"In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 15 of the Protocol, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 2 of Article 15."
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (15 November 2000) Nov 15, 2000
Dec 12, 2000 signature
Oct 30, 2003 ratification
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Declaration:

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee the application of the provisions of the Convention in the territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation."
Reservation:

"In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 35 of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provision of paragraph 2 of Article 35."
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (25 May 2000) May 25, 2000
Sep 8, 2000 signature
Jul 3, 2002 ratification
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict (25 May 2000) May 25, 2000
Sep 8, 2000 signature
Jul 3, 2002 ratification
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Declaration:

"Pursuant to Article 3 of the protocol, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the military service of 3 November 1992, the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan and other persons, who are meeting the defined requirements of the military service, may voluntarily enter and be admitted in age of 17 the active military service of the cadets military school. The legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan guarantees that this service shall not be forced or coerced, shall be realized on the basis of deliberative consent of the parents and the legal representatives of those persons, that those persons shall be provided with the full information of the duties regarding this service, and that the documents certifying their age shall be required before the admission to the service in the national armed forces."
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity (29 January 2000) Jan 29, 2000
Apr 1, 2005 accession
International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (9 December 1999) Dec 9, 1999
Oct 4, 2001 signature
Oct 26, 2001 ratification
Протокол по проблемам воды и здоровья к конвенции по охране и использованию трансграничных водотоков и международных озер 1992 года от 17 июня 1999 г. Jun 17, 1999
Jan 9, 2003 accession
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (10 September 1998) Sep 10, 1998
Nov 17, 2025 accession
Соглашение о введении глобальных технических правил для колесных транспортных средств, предметов оборудования и частей, которые могут быть установлены и/или использованы на колесных транспортных средствах от 25 июня 1998 г. Jun 25, 1998
Apr 15, 2002 accession
Конвенция о доступе к информации, участии общественности в процессе принятия решений и доступе к правосудию по вопросам, касающимся окружающей среды от 25 июня 1998 г. Jun 25, 1998
Mar 23, 2000 accession
International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings (15 December 1997) Dec 15, 1997
Apr 2, 2001 accession
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (11 December 1997) Dec 11, 1997
Sep 28, 2000 accession
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (10 September 1996) Sep 10, 1996
Jul 28, 1997 signature
Feb 2, 1999 ratification
Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel (9 December 1994) Dec 9, 1994
Aug 3, 2000 accession
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (14 October 1994) Oct 14, 1994
Aug 10, 1998 accession
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (3 September 1992) Sep 3, 1992
Jan 13, 1993 signature
Feb 29, 2000 ratification
Convention on Biological Diversity (5 June 1992) Jun 5, 1992
Jun 12, 1992 signature
Aug 3, 2000 approval
7 . United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (9 May 1992) May 9, 1992
Jun 12, 1992 signature
May 16, 1995 ratification
Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents (17 March 1992) Mar 17, 1992
Jun 16, 2004 accession
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Declarations:

"1. The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that the term ‘military installations' appearing in article 2, paragraph 2 (b), of the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents is understood to refer to installations serving the interests of national defence and functioning on legal causes.
2. With reference to article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that, in relation to any Party, it will cooperate within the framework of the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents in accordance with the principles and norms of international law.
3. In accordance with article 21, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that, for a dispute not resolved in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 21, it accepts the arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex XIII as compulsory in relation to any Party accepting one or both of the means of dispute settlement referred to in paragraph 2 of article 21."
Конвенция но охране и использованию трансграничных водостоков и международных озер от 17 марта 1992 г. Mar 17, 1992
Aug 3, 2000 accession
Конвенция об оценке воздействия на окружающую среду в трансграничном контексте от 25 февраля 1991 г. Feb 25, 1991
Mar 25, 1999 accession
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (18 December 1990) Dec 18, 1990
Jan 11, 1999 accession
Второй факультативный протокол к международному пакту о гражданских и политических правах, направленный на отмену смертной казни организация объединенных наций от 15 декабря 1989 г. Dec 15, 1989
Jan 22, 1999 accession
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Reservation:

28 September 2000

“It is provided for the application of the death penalty in time of war pursuant to a conviction of a person for a most serious crime of a military nature committed during wartime.”
International Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries (4 December 1989) Dec 4, 1989
Dec 4, 1997 accession
Convention on the Rights of the Child (20 November 1989) Nov 20, 1989
Aug 13, 1992 accession
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (22 March 1989) Mar 22, 1989
Jun 1, 2001 accession
United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (20 December 1988) Dec 20, 1988
Sep 22, 1993 accession
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (16 September 1987) Sep 16, 1987
Jun 12, 1996 accession
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (22 March 1985) Mar 22, 1985
Jun 12, 1996 accession
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (10 December 1984) Dec 10, 1984
Aug 16, 1996 accession
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (10 December 1982) Dec 10, 1982
Jun 16, 2016 accession
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (11 April 1980) Apr 11, 1980
May 3, 2016 accession
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Declaration

3 May 2016

“The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee the implementation of the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia (the Nagorno-Karabakh region of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its seven districts surrounding that region), until the liberation of those territories from the occupation and complete elimination of the consequences of that occupation ...”
Конвенция о ликвидации всех форм дискриминации в отношении женщин объединенных наций 1980 год от 18 декабря 1979 г. Dec 18, 1979
Jul 10, 1995 accession
International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages (17 December 1979) Dec 17, 1979
Feb 29, 2000 accession
Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution (13 November 1979) Nov 13, 1979
Jul 3, 2002 accession
Constitution of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (8 April 1979) Apr 8, 1979
Nov 23, 1993 accession
Agreement establishing the International Fund for Agricultural Development от 13 июня 1976 г. Jun 13, 1976
Apr 11, 1994 accession
European Agreement on main international traffic arteries (AGR) (15 November 1975) Nov 15, 1975
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) (14 November 1975) Nov 14, 1975
Jun 12, 1996 accession
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents (14 December 1973) Dec 14, 1973
Apr 2, 2001 accession
International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid (30 November 1973) Nov 30, 1973
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Protocol on Road Markings, additional to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1 March 1973) Mar 1, 1973
Jul 11, 2011 accession
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Declaration:

“The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee implementation of the provisions of the Protocol in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia, until the liberation of those territories from the occupation and complete elimination of consequences of that occupation...”
Reservation:

"In relation to Article 11, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 9 of this Protocol."
European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1 May 1971) May 1, 1971
Jul 11, 2011 accession
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Declaration:

“The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee implementation of the provisions of the Agreement in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia, until the liberation of those territories from the occupation and complete elimination of consequences of that occupation...”
Reservation:

"In relation to Article 11, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 9 of this Agreement."
Convention on psychotropic substances (21 February 1971) Feb 21, 1971
Jan 11, 1999 accession
Соглашение о международных перевозках скоропортящихся пищевых продуктов и о специальных транспортных средствах, предназначенных для этих перевозок (спс) от 1 сентября 1970 г. Sep 1, 1970
May 8, 2000 accession
European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR) (1 July 1970) Jul 1, 1970
Aug 16, 1996 accession
1 . Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (23 May 1969) May 23, 1969
Jan 11, 2018 accession
Convention on the non-applicability of statutory limitations to war crimes and crimes against humanity (26 November 1968) Nov 26, 1968
Aug 16, 1996 accession
20 . Convention on Road Signs and Signals (8 November 1968) Nov 8, 1968
Feb 22, 2011 accession
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Reservation:

“In relation to paragraph 1 of Article 46 of the Convention, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it doesn’t consider itself bound by Article 44 of this Convention.”
Declaration:

“The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee implementation of the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia, until the liberation of those territories from the occupation and complete elimination of consequences of that occupation ...”
Заключительный акт конференции Организации Объединенных Наций по дорожному движению от 8 ноября 1968 г. Nov 8, 1968
Jul 3, 2002 accession
Факультативный протокол к международному пакту о гражданских и политических правах организация объединенных наций от 16 декабря 1966 г. Dec 16, 1966
Nov 27, 2001 accession
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (16 December 1966) Dec 16, 1966
Aug 13, 1992 accession
Международный пакт об экономических, социальных и культурных правах организация объецинениых наций от 16 декабря 1966 г. Dec 16, 1966
Aug 13, 1992 accession
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (7 March 1966) Mar 7, 1966
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (24 April 1963) Apr 24, 1963
Aug 13, 1992 accession
Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage and Registration of Marriages (10 December 1962) Dec 10, 1962
Aug 16, 1996 accession
International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organisations (26 October 1961) Oct 26, 1961
Jul 8, 2005 accession
Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness (30 August 1961) Aug 30, 1961
Aug 16, 1996 accession
European Convention on International Commercial Arbitration (21 April 1961) Apr 21, 1961
Jan 17, 2005 accession
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (18 April 1961) Apr 18, 1961
Aug 13, 1992 accession
Заключительный акт конференции Организации Объединенных Наций для принятия единой конвенции о наркотических средствах от 30 марта 1961 г. Mar 30, 1961
Jan 11, 1999 accession
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (10 June 1958) Jun 10, 1958
Feb 29, 2000 accession
2 . Convention on the Nationality of Married Women (20 February 1957) Feb 20, 1957
Aug 16, 1996 accession
4 . Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery (7 September 1956) Sep 7, 1956
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons (28 September 1954) Sep 28, 1954
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Protocol amending the Slavery Convention signed at Geneva on 25 September 1926 (7 December 1953) Dec 7, 1953
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (28 July 1951) Jul 28, 1951
Feb 12, 1993 accession
Final Protocol to the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (21 March 1950) Mar 21, 1950
Dec 3, 2004 accession
Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (21 March 1950) Mar 21, 1950
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (9 December 1948) Dec 9, 1948
Aug 16, 1996 accession
Convention on the International Maritime Organization (6 March 1948) Mar 6, 1948
May 15, 1995 acceptance
Constitution of the World Health Organization от 22 июля 1946 г. Jul 22, 1946
Oct 2, 1992 acceptance
Факультативный протокол к Конвенции о ликвидации всех форм дискриминации в отношении женщин от 6 октября 1999 г. —
Jun 6, 2000 signature
Jun 1, 2001 ratification
Конвенция об охране интересов производителей фонограмм от незаконного воспроизводства их фонограмм от 29 октября 1971 г. —
Jun 1, 2001 accession

Signed only (4)

Treaty Adopted Signature Declarations and reservations
Конвенция Организации Объединенных Наций о международных миро вых соглашениях, достигнутых в результате медиации от 20 декабря 2018 г. Dec 20, 2018
Apr 23, 2026 signature
Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian Railway Network (with annexes) (12 April 2006) Apr 12, 2006
Nov 10, 2006 signature
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Upon signature:

Declaration :

"The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that according to the Article 14 of the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian Railway Network, its provisions can not be implemented to the routes connecting the territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan and of the Republic of Armenia.
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it reserves its rights to amend or revoke at any time the provisions the Paragraph 1 of the present declaration, and other Parties will be notified of any such amendments and revocation.".
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, as amended by the Protocol amending the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 (8 August 1975) Aug 8, 1975
Jan 11, 1999 signature
Slavery Convention, signed at Geneva on 25 September 1926 and amended by the Protocol (7 December 1953) Dec 7, 1953
Aug 16, 1996 signature

Dates of signature and ratification follow the Depositary; declarations and reservations are given in English, as in the source. Denunciations and withdrawals are taken from the Depositary's notes; the date is the date of effect, or the date of notification when the former is unknown.